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NYU at a Glance

Location:
New York, NY
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$38,765
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,765
Room & Board:
$13,510
Full-Time Undergrads:
20,317
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,442
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.nyu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergrad.html
Financial Aid Website:
www.nyu.edu/financial.aid
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
38 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1860–2170
Average ACT Scores:
28–31

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  • High daily living expenses (depending on the lifestyle you adopt)
  • Rising tuition
  • Housing lottery
  • Lack of school/community spirit
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NYU offers students a taste of the hustle and bustle they will most likely encounter in the real world once they graduate. It is an overpopulated institution, so you have to be ready to fight to gain certain academic opportunities, but cultivating such a habit may serve as indirect training for new graduates when they have to go about securing jobs in their respective fields. Life at NYU demands a certain kind of disposition; thus, it is not for everyone. For students who love NYC and the challenge and experience it offers, it is an exciting and ever-changing community. For those who desire a community-rich college experience, NYU is lacking in that area. However, you can make an amazing experience out of what the school does offer. Whatever your choice, get ready for a mix of demanding academics and wild experiences in the city. Finding a balance between the two is key at this big-city school.

Many students claim that the best part about attending NYU is living in New York City, while other students complain about the school's large tuition. Most often, students are dissatisfied with the lack of a campus or school spirit, and many students believe that the institution is run too much like a business, with the school using millions of dollars to make NYU a global institution instead of supporting its current students. Otherwise, most students appreciate the various benefits of living in the city, such as diverse and exciting nightlife options, a broad range of cuisines, and prestigious and diverse internship opportunities.

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Computers at New York University

cloister12

Economics '14

4.2
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Good Access

There are plenty of computer labs in the campus buildings and dorms with fast internet speed and all the essential programs. It still takes a bit of searching or patience to get a computer during finals time, however. It's a good idea to have a laptop since there are lots of places to access wireless internet and there is also wireless printing, which is great.

May 25, 2012

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Inside Scoop at New York University

cloister12

Economics '14

5.0
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Big Apple

The New York City/Greenwich Village location of this school means that the events and life of the city are a part of your education. Being a student helps you get relatively inexpensive access to shows, concerts, museums and other great cultural events.

May 25, 2012

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Computers at New York University

happyfencer

Business Management '15

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Amazing and Reliable Computers

Computers work almost all the time and I have rarely seen a broken computer at any NYU facility. I believe that technology services are very fast at fixing or solving any problems

May 22, 2012

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